Occurrence meaning

What does “occurrence” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“occurrence” is a noun with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: an event that happens.

occurrence

noun

  1. an event that happens

  2. an instance of something occurring

    “a disease of frequent occurrence”

    “the occurrence (or presence) of life on other planets”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University